Junior golf in Cheshire has made great strides since it started the Golf Development Group two years ago.Cheshire Golf has a Golf Development Group for 12 boys aged 9-12 who are already showing promise as good golfers.Cheshire Golf official Andrew Henshall (Wilmslow Golf Club) said: “Having started the GDG the
Scott Newton (pictured) has made a quick and very impressive start to his new role as Head Greenkeeper at Disley Golf Club and has received great praise from club members and visitors for the impact he has had on their scenic course in just a few weeks. Scott brings a
Warrington is one of Cheshire’s top courses and a regular favourite for The Manchester and District Golf Alliance’s and county competitions and there was a waiting list for the latest one sponsored again by Warrington member and Alliance supporter Anton Johnson.The course was in immaculate condition and enjoyed by a
Sandiway Golf Club ladies were delighted winners of the coveted Elizabeth Wilson Scratch Knock Out final, one of the Cheshire Ladies ‘major’ competitions.The original final was postponed because of poor weather and the replay was at Prestbury who received well deserved thanks for the excellent condition of their superb course.The
England Golf have launched an all-new webpage dedicated to supporting female golfers. It covers a range of topics from menstruation to the menopause with the positive benefits of golf a key focus. Please check out the webpage link below for more details. Golf-fore-her
There was a great turn-out of the Cheshire Junior Girls players and their supporters at Bramhall Golf Club for the Skills and Presentation Day. Twenty six girls played in the skills competition and 38 prizes and awards were handed out for success on the day and during the season. Bramhall
The Annual Dinner for Cheshire Golf was the first since the recent Unification of the CUGC and CCLGA and it was held at the fine venue of Carden Park.As well as Cheshire ladies and men officials there were plenty of guests from counties and other golf associations enjoying an excellent
Super Seniors Roy Smethurst (Crewe) & Bob Walker (Royal Liverpool), representing Cheshire, played against Anthony Smith (Hill Valley) & Basil Griffiths (Llanymynech) representing Shropshire & Herefordshire. The Cheshire pair ran out winners by one hole in a tightly fought match. Between all four there is over 250 years’ experience of
Styal Golf Club professional Mark Johnson was celebrated at the Golf Foundation President’s Awards for his 25 years work in junior golf with the Sir Henry Cotton award, named after the founder of the Golf Foundation, and was presented to Mark for all that he has achieved since 1999.The award
Sammy Prince has achieved the rare double of Player of Year and Order of Merit Winner in 2024. The Player of Year is a reward for consistent performances for the Men’s team across the season against the best teams in Northern England. It all came down to the final fixture,
The North West Junior Inter League team finalists had a great day at Stockport Golf Club as they competed for the championship trophy.Cheshire Junior Organiser Graham McCormack has seen the Mid Cheshire Junior League grow year on year and help with the development of junior golfers but winning the NWJL